1951 Chicago White Sox

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Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1953 Chicago White Sox	—	35	15
1952 Chicago White Sox	—	38	14
1951 Chicago White Sox · Current season	—	40	15
1950 Chicago White Sox	—	40	17
1949 Chicago White Sox	—	41	18

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Luis Aloma	Pitchers	59	both	20	7	0	.350	69.33	1.82	Strong (61) — 2 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 1.82 over 69.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Hal Brown	Pitchers	27	both	2	2	0	1.000	8.67	9.35	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Cain	Pitchers	56	both	9	3	0	.333	26.33	3.76	Average (51) — 55 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 3.76 over 26.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Dobson	Pitchers	29	both	46	3	0	.065	146.67	3.62	Average (54) — 24 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 146.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Harry Dorish	Pitchers	12	both	31	8	0	.258	96.67	3.54	Average (54) — 24 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 3.54 over 96.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ross Grimsley	Pitchers	27	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Randy Gumpert	Pitchers	18	both	45	15	0	.333	141.67	4.32	Average (50) — 61 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 4.32 over 141.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ken Holcombe	Pitchers	34	both	44	11	0	.250	159.33	3.78	Average (54) — 24 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 3.78 over 159.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Howie Judson	Pitchers	48	both	33	4	0	.121	121.67	3.77	Average (53) — 36 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 121.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Lou Kretlow	Pitchers	23	both	48	4	0	.083	137.00	4.20	Average (51) — 55 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 4.20 over 137.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dick Littlefield	Pitchers	39	both	1	0	0	.000	9.67	8.38	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Mahoney	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	5.40	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Billy Pierce	Pitchers	19	both	79	16	0	.203	240.33	3.03	Strong (60) — 3 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 3.03 over 240.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Saul Rogovin	Pitchers	35	both	74	15	0	.203	192.67	2.48	Strong (63) — 1 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 2.48 over 192.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Marv Rotblatt	Pitchers	49	both	9	0	0	.000	47.67	3.40	Average (53) — 36 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 47.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Erautt	Catchers	45	batting	25	4	0	.160	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Sammy Hairston	Catchers	27	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Phil Masi	Catchers	38	batting	225	61	4	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 79 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 225 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gus Niarhos	Catchers	24	batting	168	43	1	.256	—	—	Average (49) — 121 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bud Sheely	Catchers	45	batting	89	16	0	.180	—	—	Below average (42) — 193 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Red Wilson	Catchers	16	batting	11	3	0	.273	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Floyd Baker	Infielders	8	batting	133	35	0	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 106 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Boyd	Infielders	5	batting	18	3	0	.167	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chico Carrasquel	Infielders	17	batting	538	142	2	.264	—	—	Average (50) — 106 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 538 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe DeMaestri	Infielders	14	batting	74	15	1	.203	—	—	Average (46) — 164 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Dillinger	Infielders	25	batting	299	90	0	.301	—	—	Average (56) — 40 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Nellie Fox	Infielders	26	batting	604	189	4	.313	—	—	Strong (60) — 11 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 604 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gordon Goldsberry	Infielders	25	batting	11	1	0	.091	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bert Haas	Infielders	5	batting	43	7	1	.163	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Hank Majeski	Infielders	5	batting	35	9	0	.257	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Eddie Robinson	Infielders	46	batting	564	159	29	.282	—	—	Average (59) — 14 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 564 at-bats and 29 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Busby	Outfielders	3	batting	477	135	5	.283	—	—	Average (54) — 59 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ray Coleman	Outfielders	39	batting	181	50	3	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 70 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 181 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Paul Lehner	Outfielders	15	batting	72	15	0	.208	—	—	Average (46) — 164 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Don Lenhardt	Outfielders	6	batting	199	53	10	.266	—	—	Average (54) — 59 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Minnie Miñoso	Outfielders	9	batting	516	167	10	.324	—	—	Strong (63) — 6 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 516 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Philley	Outfielders	9	batting	25	6	0	.240	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bud Stewart	Outfielders	7	batting	217	60	6	.276	—	—	Average (54) — 59 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Al Zarilla	Outfielders	2	batting	382	98	10	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 91 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gus Zernial	Outfielders	6	batting	19	2	0	.105	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rocky Nelson	Outfielders	49	batting	5	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1951 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:07:46.939207+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.